PWHL Vancouver: GM on Building Inaugural Roster
- Vancouver's Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) team has named Cara Gardner Morey as its inaugural general manager.
- Gardner Morey's appointment follows a rigorous selection process, with hundreds of candidates vying for the position in both Vancouver and Seattle, the league's other expansion city.
- “It’s such a cool chance," Gardner Morey said."And I'm kind of chomping at the bit for June 4 when I can start making these calls and kind of...
Cara Gardner Morey, the newly appointed general manager, will spearhead Vancouver’s PWHL team, a notable moment for the city and women’s hockey. Morey, fresh from coaching success at Princeton, is ready to build a dynamic team built on speed, skill, and physicality. Her appointment signals a new chapter, and she now aims to build a winning roster using exclusive signings and drafts. The competition for this crucial role was fierce, with hundreds of applicants.Leveraging her Ivy League championship experience, she plans to cultivate a competitive culture from the ground up. Watch as Morey begins making key decisions to shape the PWHL Vancouver team. News Directory 3 has the latest on this story. Discover what’s next as she selects staff and identifies top talent.
Cara Gardner Morey to Lead Vancouver’s PWHL Team
Vancouver’s Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) team has named Cara Gardner Morey as its inaugural general manager. morey, formerly a successful coach at Princeton University, is eager to begin building a competitive team through upcoming player signings and drafts.
Gardner Morey’s appointment follows a rigorous selection process, with hundreds of candidates vying for the position in both Vancouver and Seattle, the league’s other expansion city. Jayna Hefford, PWHL’s executive vice president, cited Gardner Morey’s proven ability to build a high-level programme and her passion for the sport as key factors in her selection.
“It’s such a cool chance,” Gardner Morey said.”And I’m kind of chomping at the bit for June 4 when I can start making these calls and kind of talking to the players we’re interested in bringing to our franchise.”
During her tenure at Princeton, Gardner Morey led the team to an Ivy League championship and two NCAA quarterfinal appearances. She also served as an assistant coach for the canadian women’s U-18 team and during the Rivalry Series against the United States.
Gardner Morey envisions a Vancouver PWHL team characterized by speed, skill, and physicality, underpinned by a strong and competitive culture. She is already considering potential coaching staff and plotting the ideal roster.
“That’s what’s exciting about this position,right? Building your own team and this fantasy that you could almost choose anybody you wont,which we know that’s not quite the way it goes,” Gardner Morey said.
What’s next
Gardner Morey will focus on player recruitment through an exclusive signing window, followed by an expansion draft and a league-wide entry draft in late June. She aims to assemble a team that embodies her vision for Vancouver professional women’s hockey.